American Idol winner Iam Tongi is "so thankful to everyone who voted for me"

It's been a whirlwind of a ride for Iam Tongi, the Tongan/Samoan singer from Hawaii who captivated the world with his musical talents on this season of American Idol.
In this exclusive interview, reporter John Pulu caught up with the winner singer directly after his historic win!

[@floram3722]

This was the best season in years. Congratulations.

[@gloriaspencer9220]

I love seeing the humbleness in Iam. Be you Iam and yes enjoy the ride. Very happy for you and congratulations. 🥰🤘❤

[@ionae.l7287]

Thank you for sharing this interview with the World John Pulu. Again Congratulations Iam for making us proud. God bless.

[@sandidandy72]

🎉❤ Congratulations Iam! You have touched my heart! I’ll always remember you won on my 1st wedding anniversary. When we went to bed after your well deserved epic win, we looked at each other and said “I Lava you” I would love to see you live! Many blessings to you, your family, and the beautiful people of your homeland!

[@madalynbelzowski6884]

Look how he influenced your life and I hope many of us. Hope you get to go to Hawaii for your next anniversary.

[@dugalina]

Great interview! So humble. Amazing if he'll be able to visit Tonga and Samoa.

[@eliasa.740]

I pray that this very talented, very vulnerable and sensitive young man stay grounded and that he be allowed to grow into the man God intended him to be. I pray that the people around him (family) protect him from what the world will throw at him. I pray first, that the Lord protect him from the many temptations that will come his way. Congratulations Iam. Enjoy your ride. And always trust in the Lord in everything you do and the decisions you will be making. And I pray for mama Tongi as well.

[@iri3977]

Kia Ora koutou katoa Tongi whānau whānui... Congratulations Iam - you've become a global bro, a bruddah ... HUGE hugs to your beLoved mama - Rodney Resting in Paradise 🌺🙏🌺Arohatinonui, from the sacred lands o AotearoaNZ 🎸🇳🇿🎸

[@Feltiohane90]

So proud of you Iam ❤❤, congratulations on your success ❤❤🎉

[@mutzyoutube9891]

This is the best American idol ever...Iam 5he winner yess

[@kamakoa]

Cheehoohooo yessir let's go Iam cheehoohooo Yessah congratulations

[@mearip6116]

come to NZ Iam for a concert

[@ahlanti]

Awesome you were able to interview Iam on your channel representing NZ, for all Pasefika!! ❤🤙🏽

[@nancy9891]

Iam is so cute!🌺

[@user-yt4ov2un2p]

I only voted for Iam❤️🥰🔥💯 he’s the only reason I watched this year! But I love the judges also❤️💯

[@neilnysta4112]

Enjoy the ride and always be humble and remember Jesus always...Congratulations Iam and greetings from Lacey, Wa

[@csandford6011]

Iam Tongi you're the best. Sail on brother.

[@abdulhalimmohamedb18]

Iam...... please come and perform here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 🇲🇾.. Aloha Selamat Datang... ♥️From Malay Archipelago to Polynesian ... Once was our long lost separated brothers

[@yolandawray7153]

Sending love peace and blessings to him IAM Tongi

[@TennesseeYaya]

That happened at my house in Tennessee!!

[@neca1216]

Still surprise alot work right now But you did it God is good You got the whole wide world loving him Can't wait to go to the concerts.❤❤

[@abelardosuniga4180]

Congratulations IAM
I Appreciate music with musical voice utterance
not So much Holloring
Without real music sound waves. We already have a large Western & Folk musicfollowing which I also appreciate. But also enjoy International multi cultural music. Aloha

[@Jee-bk4tb]

❤from Korea to Iam

[@dmarc8165]

Congratulations Iam ❤

[@melikaveinga1559]

❤❤❤

[@user-hg2wd6wy8r]

Iam is king the winner of all

[@mikemailei4491]

ofa atu Iam moe unkolo Manatau teu alu ki tonga next month will be my first time too.

[@daynabeyer3620]

Malo lele❤ Kia ora❤ Iam we love you! Me ke Aloha!

[@preciousprecious6358]

Thank you

[@DADEMANA]

yesir

[@williamwilson9283]

Iam Tongi no ka ok !! Yessuh !!❤❤

[@mermaidofaloha]

♥️♥️♥️♥️🙏

[@valerieselau7384]

❤❤❤❤

[@treoryiz1156]

Good work tongi

[@danielmafileo4078]

🇹🇴🇹🇴🇹🇴

[@neca1216]

They can be your body guard now❤ Make that money❤

[@chicotata]

Malo aupito🤙🏽

[@ozzknot]

It's going to be hard to watch next season with no Iam

[@bigdoodoo-tn9si]

The best singer didn’t win. But iam Tongi was the popular.
Talofa Samoa, cheeelooo

[@valerieterblanche4636]

This is a joke seriously rigged

[@kOt985]

Popularity contest lol

[@madalynbelzowski6884]

Come on! Be happy for him. If you had accomplished you best ability, God given gift, wouldn't you want to have all your people cheer you on. Don't criticize, but be happy 😅

[@kOt985]

@@madalynbelzowski6884 American idol is a singing contest. I didn't pay my subscriptions just to get scammed. I expected the best singer to win the competition and unfortunately, the truth is he ain't it. Lol

[@The808Mixmaster]

They keep asking him the same questions over and over he must be so tired of it

[@gabbymontano0324]

❤❤❤❤